…a warehouse to hold an indoor farm. The Western View Indoor Vertical Farming When the farm is at full production, it is expected to provide 30 harvests a year, growing…
Transparency Key to Building Consumer Trust
…a different type of agriculture than many people anticipated,” Arnot said. “We consistently hear from people that they trust farmers but they don’t trust farming.” As a result, agriculture has…
Why is the EPA Suing John Duarte for Plowing his Land?
…the same type of regulatory enforcement could become commonplace, threatening farmers across the nation. EPA has said that farmers have no need to worry about the rule because normal farming…
Truth Matters to Consumers
…the message. When I speak with consumers – especially those who don’t agree with our farming practices and products – it often seems easier to just give them the high…
Stallman Ready to Pass the Gavel – #AFBF16
…stand to make farming and ranching more productive, less costly, less labor-dependent and even better for the environment.” Stallman urged members to share their stories with the world, on social…
Barbara Corcoran Gives Farmers Tips for Taking Charge of Their Brand
…proactive approach to change their image and increase credibility with customers.” According to Corcoran, farmers can take this same approach to dispel the myths of corporate farming and help the…
Women in Agriculture Are a Big Deal – #AFBF16
…common goals related to promoting farming and ranching, and advocating for issues important to Farm Bureau members. In recognition of the conviction held by many in agriculture that remaining indifferent…
Stallman to Farmers and Ranchers: Stand Up and Be Counted
…make farming and ranching more productive, less costly, less labor-dependent and even better for the environment.” Stallman urged members to share their stories with the world, on social media and…
Outstanding, Creative County Farm Bureau Programs Honored at #AFBF16
…entries,” said AFBF President Bob Stallman. “Grassroots Farm Bureau members continue to find creative ways to enrich their communities by sharing information about today’s food and farming,” he said. This…
Misinformation in Media and Defending Ag
…a good side too. Any farmer with a smartphone is a communicator with social media and it’s an easy way to get real information about farming out to the public….
NFU Recognizes Women in Agriculture
…impact – for their invaluable contributions to family farming and ranching and noted that their growing presence in farming is vital to the nation’s food security. “One of the many…
Agri View: GMO Salmon
…efficiency and localized production, AquaBounty’s AquAdvantage Salmon increases productivity while reducing costs and the environmental impacts associated with current salmon farming operations. Land-based aquaculture systems can provide a continuous supply…
Will the New Year Bring New People into Farming?
Officials at USDA are hoping the new year will bring new people into farming. Will the New Year Bring New People into Farming…
Agri View: Drones-Technology Driven
Everett Griner talks about drones and crop dusting working together in today’s Agri View. Drones-Technology Driven From: Buzz Feed News The Future Of Farming: U.S. Approves Drones For Crop Dusting…